Shoes is a refugee's story told with rhythm and shoes. A woman seeking shelter in a new country arrives at a railway station troubled by turbulent thoughts of her past. Walking past a shop window, she sees some familiar-looking, worn-out shoes which trigger more memories. Pairs of dancing shoes eloquently recreate her journey from dance hall to war zone. Directed by Sally Rodwell, founding member of alternative theatre troupe Red Mole, Shoes screened at international festivals including Montreal and Hof.
Shoes evolved from The Refugee Shuffle, a simple but powerful theatre performance by Sally Rodwell, Robin Nathan and Madeline McNamara using just sticks and shoes. When I first saw this work (as part of a larger piece, Crow ...
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